Apokoronas Traditional Villa for sale.
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Apokoronas Traditional Villa for sale. In the peaceful countryside of Apokoronas, surrounded by olive groves, valleys, and sea views, this authentic stone villa stands as a living testament to Cretan tradition. Built in harmony with the surrounding landscape and neighbouring heritage homes, it blends seamlessly with the area’s timeless charm and architecture.

The villa has a total area of 91.6 sqm, with 46.5 sqm on the lower level including the kitchen, living, dining area, and 45.1 sqm on the upper level comprising one bedroom and one bathroom. There is also the possibility to create a second bedroom on the ground floor, allowing future owners to easily expand the accommodation capacity without altering the home’s aesthetics or architectural balance. Read more

Apokoronas Traditional Villa for sale. In the peaceful countryside of Apokoronas, surrounded by olive groves, valleys, and sea views, this authentic stone villa stands as a living testament to Cretan tradition. Built in harmony with the surrounding landscape and neighbouring heritage homes, it blends seamlessly with the area’s timeless charm and architecture.

The villa has a total area of 91.6 sqm, with 46.5 sqm on the lower level including the kitchen, living, dining area, and 45.1 sqm on the upper level comprising one bedroom and one bathroom. There is also the possibility to create a second bedroom on the ground floor, allowing future owners to easily expand the accommodation capacity without altering the home’s aesthetics or architectural balance.

This 80 sqm traditional house is the only one in the complex featuring a canted tile roof above the bedroom, giving it a distinctive aesthetic. Positioned slightly higher than the other dwellings, it enjoys open mountain, valley, and sea views. It also incorporates two indoor furnished verandas of 4.5 sqm each, ideal for relaxing moments — one accessible from the bedroom, both offering panoramic vistas of Crete’s countryside.

The main open-plan area combines the living and dining spaces with an energy-efficient fireplace, A/C, satellite TV, DVD & CD players, and a fully equipped kitchen beautifully set beneath a stone arch, preserving the home’s rustic character. Within the kitchen, a washer/dryer is conveniently integrated.

Ascending to the upper floor, you’ll find a double bedroom with A/C, wooden floor and ceiling, and a bathroom with a hydro-massage shower, designed for comfort while maintaining traditional craftsmanship.

This villa is part of a traditional resort complex built on a 869.91 sqm plot with a total built area of 520.90 sqm. The estate includes one single-storey building, four two-storey buildings, one three-storey building, two storage rooms, a covered barbecue area of 50 sqm, and a heated swimming pool of approximately 50 sqm.

Together, these create a unified complex of five autonomous maisonettes (each housed in a separate building) and a mini-market, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens that reflect the authentic Cretan architectural style.

Each residence is fully furnished with handcrafted wooden furniture, antique pieces, and folk art details, embodying the warmth and soul of traditional Cretan life.

Located just a short drive from Almyrida and Kalyves beaches, and within easy reach of Chania city and the international airport, this property offers both privacy and easy accessibility.

Distances at a glance (in kilometres):
Stylos / market – 6
Kalyves / beach & market – 13
Vamos – 15
Georgioupolis – 27
Chania – 26
Chania Airport – 33
Rethymno – 54

Whether used as a boutique hospitality villa, a holiday retreat, or a private residence, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to own a true piece of Cretan heritage, beautifully preserved and ready to live in.

A traditional stone villa full of character and soul — where mountain, valley, and sea views tell the timeless story of Crete.

Apokoronas Traditional Villa for sale. Location Information:

The district of Apokoronas in the north-eastern corner of the Chania prefecture and at the foot of the White Mountains is one of the greenest regions of Crete and contains some interesting sights, such as Lake Kournas, the island’s only freshwater lake, picturesque villages, and small beach resorts.

Aptera
The ruins of ancient Aptera are located on a hill above the bay of Souda. Founded in the 7th century BC, Aptera was one of the largest city-states in Crete and was continuously inhabited until an earthquake destroyed it in the 7th century AD.
A monastery was established there in the 12th century.

Most of this very large site has not been excavated yet but you can see an impressive Roman cistern, a Greek temple, various other buildings, and massive defensive walls. At the north-western end, there is a Turkish fortress with superb views of Souda Bay.

The archaeological site of Aptera is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8 am to 2.30 pm and entrance is free.

Kalyves, Almyrida and Plaka
Located on the coast in Souda Bay, Kalyves is a large village with a nice sandy beach and has been attracting more and more tourists in the last few years.

Most of it is fairly low key and you still get the sense that you are in a Cretan village.

A little further to the east, Almyrida has seen a number of tourist developments as well. Its sandy beach with shallow waters makes it a good destination for families with small children but it can easily get quite crowded. Above Almyrida, the small village of Plaka offers stunning views of Souda Bay and the White Mountains.

Georgioupolis and Lake Kournas
Georgioupolis, at the eastern end of the district of Apokoronas, used to be a sleepy little fishing village but its long (9 km) sandy beach has seen a massive development in hotels.

Lake Kournas is located 3 km inland from Georgioupolis at the foot of the mountain and is the only freshwater lake in the whole of Crete. This makes it a popular “exotic” weekend destination for the Cretans.

The landscape in Kournas, especially if you pick a grey day, is reminiscent of a mountain lake in the Alps and you lose the sense of being on Crete. Unusual!

Vamos
Vamos is the capital of the district. In 1995 a group of villagers started a project to preserve the traditional way of life of Vamos.

With funds from the European Union, they started a project to showcase the crafts and products of the region and restored old stone buildings using traditional materials and crafts, and turned them into guest houses.

Vrysses
Vrysses (or Vrisses) is a new village dating back to 1925. It is located on the road which links the north coast with Sfakia.

There is not much to do in Vrysses but the river that flows through its center makes it a nice place to escape the summer heat, in the shade of the giant plane trees. Vrysses is also famous for its excellent yogurt.